Just as the name implies, a market selling pet fish

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Our Review

Let’s start with scale. Where are we between global flagship and neighborhood boutique?Tung Choi Street North is filled with shops selling pet fish (plus exotic tropical fish and the occasional reptile). Goldfish are by far the most popular "product"; they're displayed in little plastic bags filled with water and air, which line the street.

Excellent! What can we find here, or what should we look for?Goldfish are a symbol of prosperity Chinese culture. It's not uncommon for people to have home aquariums with pet goldfish, and the pet shops in the Goldfish Market are where they come to buy them. Aquatic enthusiasts will also be fascinated by the range of tropical fish, plus reptiles and amphibians found in some shops.

If money’s no object, what goes in the cart?You probably won't be buying a thousand-dollar tropical fish, but it's still fun to watch them in their custom-built aquariums!

And … what if we’re on a strict budget?Since it's you're not likely to bring a goldfish home, spend your money on a snack at 45-year-old Kam Wah Café, just around the corner at 47 Bute Street. Get a Hong Kong-style milk tea and a "pineapple bun," a soft roll with a crunchy, sweet top—that ironically, has no pineapple (the name comes from its pinapple-like appearance).

Who else shops here?Anyone looking to improve their feng shui with a goldfish tank, pet owners stocking up on supplies, or parents with young children, looking to amuse their little ones with the aquariums.